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Murder of John Godfrey
December 05, 1976

On December 5, 1976, John Lawrence Godfrey was reported missing by his family. His vehicle, a bluish green station wagon was found later that day on the 300 block of E South St. Two days later, at approximately 10:20 am, Godfrey’s body was located on Hiller Rd. His death was ruled a homicide.


Murder of Eloise Watson
June 23, 1976

STATUS: OPEN

On June 23, 1976, the body of Eloise Watson was discovered in an apartment on the 200 Block of E Commercial St.  Watson, an 84 year old white female, had last been seen alive approximately 4 days prior by tenants of the apartment building.  An autopsy confirmed Watson had been murdered. 

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Murder of Sam Towell
January 08, 1973

STATUS: OPEN

On January 8, 1973, at approximately 7:05 pm, an unknown assailant attempted to rob Sam Towell at his business on the 100 Block of E Water St.  Towell died later that evening at Detar Hospital, succumbing to injuries sustained during the robbery.  

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Murder of Lynn Holeman Dean
October 21, 1970

STATUS: OPEN

On October 21, 1970, at approximately 1:00 pm, Lynn Holeman Dean was found dead at a liquor store on the 2300 Block of Port Lavaca Dr.  Officers with the Victoria Police Department discovered her body while investigating a robbery of the store.  Dean was a 24 year old white female who worked at the store.

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